Paris Olympics flame handed over to LA, ft Leon Merchand
French swimmer and 5-time Paris Olympics medallist Leon Merchand got the opportunity to carry the Olympics flame to Stade de France during the closing ceremony, and hand it over to the LA Olympics 2028 authorities.
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French swimmer Leon Merchand, who won four gold and one bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, carried away the Olympic flame.
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Leon Merchand took over the Olympic flame.
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The Olympics flame was taken to Stade de France where the Paris Games closing ceremony was being held.
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Leon Merchand joined IOC President Thomas Bach with the Olympic flame.
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The Olympic flame was carried away in a small lantern.
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The flame was sent off to the LA mayor towards the end of the ceremony.
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The flame was welcomed by everyone on stage.
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Merchand boasted the flame to the Stade de France crowd.
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Leon Merchand reached Stade de France.
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